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Acebutolol (Acebutolol Hydrochloride) - Summary

 

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ACEBUTOLOL SUMMARY

ACEBUTOLOL
HYDROCHLORIDE
CAPSULES, USP
mg and 400 mg

Acebutolol hydrochloride is a selective, hydrophilic beta-adrenoreceptor blocking agent with mild intrinsic sympathomimetic activity for use in treating patients with hypertension and ventricular arrhythmias. It is marketed in capsule form for oral administration.

Acebutolol is indicated for the following:

Hypertension

Acebutolol hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the management of hypertension in adults. They may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics.

Ventricular Arrhythmias

Acebutolol hydrochloride capsules are indicated in the management of ventricular premature beats; it reduces the total number of premature beats, as well as the number of paired and multiform ventricular ectopic beats, and R-on-T beats.

ACEBUTOLOL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Acebutolol

Effects of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of acebutolol. [2005.12]

Comparison of the effect of perindopril and acebutolol on cerebral hemodynamics in hypertensive patients. [2001.01]

[The comparison of clinical effectiveness of perindopril and acebutolol in the primary hypertension treatment] [2001]

Comparison of acebutolol with and without hydrochlorothiazide versus carvedilol with and without hydrochlorothiazide in black patients with mild to moderate systemic hypertension. [1999.07.01]

Effectiveness of digitalis with or without acebutolol in preventing atrial arrhythmias after coronary artery surgery. [1997.04.15]

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Clinical Trials Related to Acebutolol

Treatment of Mild Hypertension Study (TOMHS) [Completed]

Ablation vs Drug Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation - Pilot Trial [Recruiting]

Michigan Driver Education Study [Completed]

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Page last updated: 2007-10-18

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